2008 Lincoln MKX: check engine light

Filed Mar 25, 2022 · Airbags, Brakes · 134,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the ABS, air bag, and check engine warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the ABS sensor; however, the failure persisted. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000.

Filed Apr 4, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 142,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkx. While driving various speeds, on an incline or decline, the vehicle did not respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact also stated that the vehicle jerked and would not accelerate forward in stop and go traffic. Furthermore, the check engine indicator illuminated briefly and the rpms rapidly increased. Rob sight ford in kansas city, missouri was notified and stated that there was no recall for the failure. In addition, the dealer offered to provide diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: cas-14516361. The failure mileage was 142,000.

Filed Sep 9, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 78,280 miles · NY

The vehicle surges at lower rpms between 1,000 and 2,000. Dealership tested the problem and found a defective throttle position sensor. Upon review a new throttle body assembly also needed to be replaced. The dealership then re-programmed the PCM to current calibration and road tested the vehicle. Approximately two years later the same problem has reoccurred. The car surges at various speeds and loses power. It is extremely dangerous. We have brought the vehicle to different mechanics who have diagnosed the vehicle with again having a defective throttle sensor and throttle body. We had the throttle body replaced but are still experiencing the problem. The check engine light and maintenance light come on when the car loses acceleration power, but once we restart the car the lights go off. Again, this is extremely dangerous as it has occurred at speeds between 45-55 MPH. We are seeking to have this vehicle recalled as we have seen many other customer complaints with the same problem, or receiving a dealership credit to have the work done again.

Filed May 14, 2015 · Transmission · 99,120 miles · MD

I recently filed a complaint about this truck not accelerating in traffic and replaced the turbo speed sensor aprox 1 month prior to this. This trip engine light flashed on and car struggled to accelerate, I assumed same issue, put it in cruise control, car stabilized for about 3 miles then started jerking forward, I took cruise off, and whole truck stopped accel, then engine light came on and then entire truck shut down! No power steering, no heat, no nothing! I pulled into on ramp v section to get out of slow lane (i95s) it was 6:20 am so still dark. Very dangerous! Known issue with this truck. Had to get tow. He changed price from $75 $4 amile to $175 $4 a mile as soon as my truck was on his carrier. Dealership said if truck had caught fire it'd be a recall. Fix cost me $1100 plus $465 for rental car, then after repair I got home with truck, next am I started it and engine light on with code display saying exhaust issue catalytic converter or oxygen sensor or pistons. I tried to trade truck noone will take it!! Fix is 299-???? Serious issue and very dangerous vehicle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Filed Oct 5, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 86,239 miles · KY

This vehicle after 5 miles of driving suddenly lost power and entered what they call limp home mode dropping the speed to 40 MPH and then to a crawl into a nearby parking lot. The dealer that repaired my vehicle said this happens to avoid further damage to the engine. There was no warning until after the vehicle had been stopped in the parking lot when the red engine light started flashing on the instrument panel. The car was towed to the local ford dealership for repairers the repair bill states:" there was a failure of the eec module resulting in the failure of the PCM cranks, 6 coil packs" six spark plugs with a resulting cost of repairs at $683.47 for the eec module (this is the part that caused the destruction of the PCM cranks and six coil packs) the coil packs $999.48 for six, spark plugs total 45.54 for six, a plenum gasket $14.90 and $447.50 labor cost to repair vehicle. As an employee of ford motor company, I got a 10% discount for the parts bringing the total repair cost to a total of $2190.05 here's my complaint. The eec failed; ok I get that but that part failure caused all the rest of the parts to be destroyed adding the cost of the coil packs, the gasket and additional labor costs. The eec was $ 683.47 the rest should be ford motor company responsibility at the least. Ford motor company distributed a technical service bulletin to their dealers about this problem. Ford motor company knows that this problem can occurred and I talked to the mechanic that repaired my car stating to me that he had seen this problem in fusion cars and ford pickup trucks so this one dealer garage talking to one mechanic that had seen several vehicles do this. There has to be a lot more. This should be a recall.

Filed Oct 4, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 23,101 miles · TX

On 9.25.12, I tried to enter an expressway with an incline entrance ramp during rush hour. When I attempted to accelerate, the car began to sputter and shake, (sputtering under acceleration) and finally stopped in the expressway. The car never shut off, no engine lights appeared, and after about 5 minutes I was able to very slowly drive the car to the side of the expressway. For the next 20 minutes I was able to drive the car at 5-8 MPH until reaching an exit and a parking lot. The car never turned off, never died, and no engine lights appeared while driving to the parking lot. Once in the parking lot, I called a local lincoln dealer who advised me to turn off the car and restart it. After restarting the car, I was able to drive the mkz approximately 35 MPH and was able to reach my home. Since 9.25.12, I have driven the mkz once for a brief "ride around the block" and the car now appears to accelerate normally. The car has always had an "unintended acceleration" issue. When accelerating from a dead stop, the car does not accelerate in a smooth motion but rather a "choppy" manner where your body "jerks back and forth". I have never taken the mkz into the dealership for the "unintended acceleration" and have just accepted this poor/choppy acceleration from a dead stop.